History Main / EyesAlwaysShut

* Agent Hoa Mai, the Native American forest ranger from the second volume of ''Tête de Pioche''. She always has her eyes shut no matter what the circumstance is. Even after [[ItMakesSenseInContext getting drenched by a ton of water dropped from an airtanker]].

This describes characters who appear to have their eyes shut constantly, except, perhaps, for a few instances of surprise or shock. Nevertheless, they still give every indication of being able to see -- which implies that this characteristic is actually more of a pronounced squint.

This is an old device to imply wisdom; more recently, it's been used as a device to show "wise guys". This device, when used as such, is called "''kitsune no me''" in Japanese ("fox eyes" or "shifty eyes" in English).

* In [[Fanfic/Gensokyo20XX Gensokyo 20XXV]], we have Reimu, who is near-blind, making that justified, as she cannot really see, as well as the fact that she sleeps most of the time. It is noted they cannot remember the last time she's had them open, as she opens them rarely.

* And Creator/JimmyKimmel.

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* Woon-suk/Ah-dol of ''Manhwa/{{Yureka}}''.
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* Wang Koh-San from ''VideoGame/ArtOfFighting 3''.

** In the UsefulNotes/{{G|ameBoyAdvance}}BA, [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable PSP]], and [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]] versions of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyII'', the eyes of [[spoiler:the Light Emperor in the [[BonusDungeon "Soul of Rebirth"]] quest are always shut. The same goes for the Emperor whenever he wears his "Arubboth" [[DownloadableContent DLC]] costume (which is based off of the Light Emperor) in ''[[VideoGame/DissidiaFinalFantasy Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy]]'']].

** Kamui's redesign in [[VideoGame/FireEmblemGaiden Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia]] has this to shows his laid-back, easygoing personality.

** Then there's Toby/Tao from Tree of Tranquility that is neither, but he ''does'' fit the "always cheerful" type. However, in his case, eyes that are always shut appear to be a genetic trait: His uncle and cousin have them too, and if he marries Renee, their son Matt has them too. "They say he's got my eyes."

* Ivoronus in ''VideoGame/IMissTheSunrise''. [[spoiler:Until you recruit him, that is.]]
* In ''VideoGame/JablessAdventure'', most of the Squids.
* Goro Daimon and his son, Kogoro, in ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters''.

* The UsefulNotes/{{Mii}} characters on UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}, UsefulNotes/WiiU, UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS and UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch have this as an option. Also, whenever they display a "happy" expression on their face, their eyes become upside-down Us.

* Juzumaru Tsunetsugu in ''VideoGame/ToukenRanbu''.

* Creator/RobLiefeld's artwork depicts characters so they look like they're always squinting. It is referred to by reviewer [[WebVideo/AtopTheFourthWall Linkara]] as "ComicBook/YoungbloodImageComics's Disease".

* Everyone in ''ComicBook/{{Youngblood}}'', though technically the eyes are "open", but black slits of shadow so they can't be seen, giving the impression they're clamped shut as tight as possible.

* Creator/RobLiefeld's artwork depicts characters so they look like they're always squinting. It is referred to by reviewer [[WebVideo/AtopTheFourthWall Linkara]] as "ComicBook/{{Youngblood}}'s Disease".

* EyesAlwaysShut: Collin's eye are always closed in a way that conveys his cheerfulness without his mouth being visible in his sprite, contrasting Moira's open, stern-looking eyes.

* ''Franchise/DotHack'':
** Natsume in the four first four ''VideoGame/DotHackR1Games'' displays this characteristic, in addition to referring to herself in [[ThirdPersonPerson third person]] at seemingly random points.
** [[TheCameo Natsume]] also appears as an [[OptionalBoss after game character]] in the third ''VideoGame/DotHackGU'' game. In this game, there is one way to get her to open her eyes. Not that you want to do that...

* Wimpy from ''ComicStrip/{{Popeye}}'' is always depicted with his eyes closed unless he's either surprised or scared.

* A partial example: WesternAnimation/{{Popeye}} always has his right eye shut, except when in shock. A common explanation is that it was injured in a fight. Wimpy usually walks around with his eyes shut as well.

* Ironically, of all characters to have their eyes closed most of the time, you'd think this would never apply to a character who's entire schtick, his whole reason to exist as a character, is to keep an eye on multiple universes and watch over all of them. But nope, TheMonitor from ''ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths'' seems to spend most of his time in an expression of frustrated lamentation, or thinking, Or, hell, just tired. [[spoiler: [[{{Synchronization}} He IS connected to every single atom of every single universe that the Anti-Monitor is destroying, which means The Monitor gets weaker as each universe dies.]]]]

* Captain Olimar in ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}}''. Along with just about every other Hocatatian.

* Crazy Redd in ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing''. He fits the Japanese view of "fox eyes" perfectly (especially since he's an actual fox)--he operates a black market that sells goods for an outrageous price, although you can occasionally find treasures only available in his shop. In addition to high markup, the games from ''Wild World'' onward make him the only outlet for paintings... which are frequently counterfeit.

* Formerly pictured alongside Gin used to be his {{Expy}} Hazama from ''VideoGame/BlazBlue''. When we are first introduced to him, he seems like a very minor character in Noel's story, but then he starts revealing his true, more psychopathic nature and by the story's true end he's revealed as the BigBad, real name Yuuki Terumi. And in the 2nd game we learn that not only is he a MagnificentBastard, but also TheManBehindTheMan as well. He also opens his eyes much more frequently than his predecessor. Still doesn't stop him from being a sexy, badass [[Music/MichaelJackson Smooth]] [[MemeticMutation Criminal]].

* Moogles, frequently, in the ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' and ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' series. Though some recent games, such as ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII'' and the ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyTacticsAdvance'' series have Moogles with their eyes open. [=MiniMog=] from ''Final Fantasy VIII'' was the first ever Moogle to have its eyes open... But it didn't have a pom-pom either. And despite that moogles from the ''Franchise/IvaliceAlliance'' has their eyes opened, Horne from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII'' has his eyes always closed, along with [[NerdGlasses a pair of glasses]].
* The Seeq Head Editor for the Bonga Bugle newspaper in Final Fantasy Tactics A2 is this.
* Kliff Undersn in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' (he has one eye open in his VS portrait in [=GG1=]).
* Juno in ''VideoGame/MegamanLegends''.

* Dr. Noel Chandler in ''VideoGame/StarOceanTheSecondStory''. He is shown as being an animal researcher which is appropriate to the wisdom stereotype.
** Dorne Murtough from the original ''VideoGame/StarOcean1'' also has his Eyes Always Shut.
* Wendolo from ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars3'' and ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration''.
* Juzumaru Tsunetsugu in ''VideoGame/ToukenRanbu''.
* The "Aisha" and the "Chia" species in ''Website/{{Neopets}}''.
** Interestingly, in the Aishas' profile, they are clearly shown blinking, implying that the "shut" look is what their eyes actually look like.
* Natsume in the four first four ''[[VideoGame/DotHackR1Games .hack]]'' games also displayed this characteristic, in addition to referring to herself in [[ThirdPersonPerson third person]] at seemingly random points.
** [[TheCameo Natsume]] also appears as an [[OptionalBoss after game character]] in the third ''VideoGame/DotHackGU'' game. In this game, there is one way to get her to open her eyes. Not that you want to do that...
* Captain Olimar in ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}}''. Along with just about every other Hocatatian.

* Ballora, the ballerina animatronic debuting the ''VideoGame/FiveNightsAtFreddysSisterLocation'' never opens her eyes (except during her JumpScare) and therefore cannot see where the player is. Although she can ''hear'' them very well...
* Then entire cast of ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'', due to the limits of [=PS1=] graphics.
** Note that this only occurs with the characters when rendered in 3D. During codec animations, their eyes are open as normal.
* Most green dragons in ''VideoGame/{{Warcraft}}'' are described as always having her eyes shut, and even if they're up and moving they see the world through the Emerald Dream. Eventually averted with their leader Ysera the Dreamer, who keeps hers open at all times in order to focus on the threat of the Cataclysm and Deathwing.
* Kelvena from ''VideoGame/{{Xenogears}}''
** Mentioned in ''Xenogears'' [[AllThereInTheManual Perfect Works]] as being what she does in order to keep her high Ether power in check. She can be seen with them open [[spoiler: during the out-of-Gear battle against all four of the Elements]].

** Mr. Verich in ''VideoGame/PokemonXDGaleOfDarkness'' always has his eyes closed, [[spoiler:until the FinalBoss battle with him, where he opens them to reveal YellowEyesOfSneakiness.]]
* October from the ''VideoGame/{{Richman}}'' series has his eyes always closed in ''4'' and ''11''. He can still roll dice, walk forward, and react to bad gods possessing him.
** In ''Richman 3'', A Tu, his son, also has his eyes shut all of the time.
* It's amazing that Kenshin, one of the backup dancers in ''VideoGame/OsuTatakaeOuendan'', can dance so well considering that he always has his eyes closed. A Let's Play of the game jokes that he accidentally glued his eyelids shut.
* Just about everyone in ''VideoGame/FullThrottle'', though they do open their eyes wide in surprise now and then.
* ''VideoGame/ExitFate'': Angel's eyes are closed in both her portrait and all but one sprite, causing a common misconception among fans that she's blind.
* Goro Daimon and his son, Kogoro, in the ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters'' series.
* Ayako Yuuki of ''VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo'' always has her eyes shut. She is TheDitz of the game.
* ''Franchise/FireEmblem'':
** Oscar in ''VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance'' and ''VideoGame/FireEmblemRadiantDawn'' has his eyes always shut and is always smiling. [[UnknownRival Kieran]] refers to him as a 'squinty coward!' in one of their support conversations... not that Oscar seems to care.
** Henry from ''VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening'', like Oscar, also almost constantly keeps up a smile, though he opens his eyes in one of his dialogue portraits. From the same game, Kellam, though we never see his eyes open at all. He says he has a bad problem with squinting. It's also possible to give an Avatar of either gender this. [[AntiVillain Yen'fay]] is never seen with his eyes open, either.
** ''VideoGame/FireEmblemFates'' features Azama, a monk of friendly nature who keeps his eyes shut. Supports with [[spoiler: his daughter]] Mitama indicate that he has star shaped pupils. Again, it's possible to give an Avatar of either gender this.
** Kamui's redesign in [[VideoGame/FireEmblemGaiden Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia]] has this to shows his laid-back, easygoing personality.
* Gretchen Hasselhoff in some ''VideoGame/BackyardSports'' games; her eyes are closed into an arc.
* Prosecutor Ito, [=JudgeMan.EXE's=] operator, in ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork6CybeastGregarAndCybeastFalzar'' Also Higsby and Yahoot from [[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork1 the first game]].
* Madotsuki, the protagonist of ''VideoGame/YumeNikki'', has these, even when she's awake.
** Due to being graphically based on Madotsuki, same would also apply to Sabitsuki from ''VideoGame/DotFlow'', Chie from ''VideoGame/LcdDem'', and Urotsuki from ''VideoGame/Yume2kki (along with a few others), who are shown with their eyes closed. This is averted in the case VideoGame/Me2011's, Toristuki, and {{VideoGame/Miserere}}'s protagonist, who either have shadowed eyes or bangs.

* Both Male and Female Healers in ''Franchise/{{Disgaea}}'' always have their eyes closed, with the females lampshading it in Disgaea 3.
--> '''Female healer''' (paraphrased): My eyes don't open very often. But don't worry. Even if our eyes meet, you won't [[TakenForGranite turn to stone.]] Hehehe.
** The only time one was seen with her eyes open was in an art piece for ''VideoGame/MakaiKingdom'', which also activates one of the optional map events.
* In ''VideoGame/ValkyriaChronicles''s, there's Leon Schmidt who never seems to open his eyes, not evening when he's piloting an aircraft...

* Craftlord Tyram and {{A|lmightyMom}}mariss, the protagonist's mother, from ''[[VideoGame/SummonNight Summon Night: Swordcraft Story]]'' and Master Blaire from ''[[VideoGame/SummonNight Summon Night: Swordcraft Story 2]]''. Amariss and Blaire open their eyes occasionally.
* Richard Wong from ''VideoGame/PsychicForce''. Aside of having his eyes closed all the time, he pretty much controls TIME and is quite TheChessmaster as well.
* In ''VideoGame/JablessAdventure'', most of the Squids.
* The goddess [[http://wiki.mabinogiworld.com/images/6/64/Morrighan.png Morrighan]] in ''VideoGame/{{Mabinogi}}''. When she opens her eyes, it means some [[http://wiki.mabinogiworld.com/images/8/86/Morrighan_G12.png serious shit is going down.]]
* Chester's battle and overworld sprites in Super Famicom version of ''VideoGame/TalesOfPhantasia'' are drawn with his eyes perpetually closed ([[WideEyesandShrunkenIrises except when he takes damage]]). [[CharacterPortrait His portrait]] has his eyes merely squinted.
* Jiao from ''VideoGame/TalesOfXillia''. He only opens his eyes briefly during dramatic moments, such as when he faces the party in combat for the first time.
* Raikoh, the hero of ''VideoGame/OtogiMythOfDemons'', and he never opens them, ever.
* The hero of the flash game ''Second Person Shooter Zato''. (As the name suggests, the hero can't see himself, but ''can'' see through the eyes of his enemies.)
* Ivoronus in ''VideoGame/IMissTheSunrise''. [[spoiler:Until you recruit him, that is.]]
* In the UsefulNotes/{{G|ameBoyAdvance}}BA, [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable PSP]], and [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]] versions of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyII'', the eyes of [[spoiler:the Light Emperor in the [[BonusDungeon "Soul of Rebirth"]] quest are always shut. The same goes for the Emperor whenever he wears his "Arubboth" [[DownloadableContent DLC]] costume (which is based off of the Light Emperor) in ''[[VideoGame/DissidiaFinalFantasy Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy]]'']].
* The Batter from ''VideoGame/{{Off}}'' is intended to be this way in his dialogue-box sprite, though because of the way said sprite appears, it can be hard to tell if he isn't just wearing eye black or has ''four'' eyes.
* [[RidiculousCuteCritters Teemo]] from ''VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends'', seemingly for cuteness reasons..
* The Human Child in ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}'' never opens their eyes. Not even once. This results in a facial expression perfectly applicable no matter how the player is playing the game - being the stoic StraightMan to the monsters' wacky hijinks, being the remorseless psychopath that's [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential slaughtering them all]], or anywhere in-between. This isn't true of official art, oddly, where they're depicted with their eyes open at least once (they're just the standard black, for the record).
* The Mii characters on Wii, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS have this as an option. Also, whenever they display a "happy" expression on their face, their eyes become upside-down Us.
* Gentiana in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXV'' only opens her eyes on three occasions: When she has something ''very'' important to say, [[WhenSheSmiles when she's particularly happy about something]], or when she [[spoiler:transforms back into Shiva]].
* Aqua in the game ''VideoGame/PuchiCarat'' is always like this.

* [[MoeAnthropomorphism AK-]][[RidiculouslyHumanRobots 12]] from ''VideoGame/GirlsFrontline'' is almost always depicted with her eyes closed. She does this to conserve power and filter out unnecessary information, and can still see.[[note]] This also implies that her eyelids are a OneWayVisor.[[/note]] Whenever her eyes are open, her [[EmotionlessGirl personality and emotion modules are closed]] to divert power to more relevant systems.
* [[FatBastard Big Ben]] and his PaletteSwap clones in the ''VideoGame/StreetsOfRage'' games have his eyes always closed due to the low resolution. In the fourth game, which sports much higher resolution, he's still designed with his eyes always closed.
* In ''VideoGame/BugFables'', several characters have their eyes always closed, such as Chubee, Libren, Mayor of the Defiant Root, Kina and Acolyte Aria (though the latter two do open their eyes, the former when her BerserkButton is pushed, and the latter when fighting).
* ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure'': Tikal's father Chief Pachacamac always has his eyes closed.
* ''VideoGame/ClubPenguin'' has Sensei, who only ever opens his eyes when you challenge him in Card Jitsu.
* ''VideoGame/Klonoa2LunateasVeil'': Tat, who has a DualityMotif with one white side and one dark purple side, always has an eye closed on the purple side which represents her more serious, jerkish side.
* One of the patients in ''[[VideoGame/TraumaCenter Trauma Team]]'' has this trait... which actually becomes a gameplay problem, as Gabriel needs to see his eyes to determine if they're jaundiced so he can narrow his diagnosis. He manages to get them opened by barraging the patient with [[YouAreFat fat jokes]].

* ''VideoGame/Klonoa2LunateasVeil'': Tat, who has a DualityMotif with one white side and one dark purple side, always has an eye closed on the purple side.

* ''VideoGame/Klonoa2LunateasVeil'': Tat, who has a DualityMotif with one white side and one black side, always has an eye closed on the black side.

* Ms. Accord and Lemres from ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyo'' never opens their eyes. In the case of Lemres, fan artists try to give him gold or red eyes.

* October from the ''VideoGame/{{Richman}}'' series has his eyes always closed in ''4'' and ''11''. Surprise tht he can still rolling dice, walk forward, react to bad gods possessing him.